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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/07/1984 - SpecialMINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 7, 1984 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Luther Jones Mayor Pro Tem Betty N. Turner Council Members: David Berlanga, Sr. Welder Brown Leo Guerrero Dr. Charles W. Kennedy, Jr. Frank Mendez Mary Pat Slavik ABSENT: Council Member Joe McComb City Manager Edward A. Martin Ass't. City Attorney Bob Coffin City Secretary Bill G. Read Mayor Luther Jones called the meeting to order in the Council Chamber of City Hall. City Secretary Bill G. Read called the roll of required Charter Officers and verified that the necessary quorum was present to conduct a legally constituted meeting. Mayor Jones stated that the purpose of the Special Council Meeting was to conduct public hearings on six zoning applications. 1. Application No. 184-19, Mr. Thomas W. McNally: for a change of zoning from "A-1" Apartment House District to "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on Lot 14, Block A, W. L. Evans Subdivision, located on the northeast corner of 2nd and Cole Streets. Assistant City Manager Tom Utter informed the Council that in response to the twenty-four notices of the public hearing, four in favor and one in opposition had been returned and that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff both recommend approval but the Planning Staff is of the opinion that since this tract of land consists of 5,939.06 square feet, they feel that the ideal zoning would be single-family dwelling. inutes ,pecial Council Meeting March 7, 1984 Page 2 Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in opposition. Mr. Utter explained that the request possibly was initiated in order to allow the property owner to qualify for a reduction in street assessments. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Guerrero. Council Member Slavik stated that she agreed with the Staff that the lot should be zoned "R -1B". The motion to close the hearing passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Turner explained to Mrs. Slavik that the applicant is requesting downzoning but they did not request "R -1B" zoning. She expressed the opinion that the "R-2" would be preferable to the existing "A-1" zoning. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance effecting change and it passed as follows: 1. ORDINANCE NO. 18112: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF THOMAS W. McNALLY BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP IN REFERENCE TO LOT 14, BLOCK A, W. L. EVANS SUBDIVISION, FROM "A-1" APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "R-2" MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Kennedy, absent at the time the vote was taken; and McComb, "absent". 2. Application No. 184-21T, Padre Island Investment Corporation: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to Amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory by amending Section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.65 setting forth a zoning classification of "B-2" Bayfront Business District on Blocks 1, 2, and 3, Section 18, Padre Island - Corpus Christi when annexed to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, located on the north side of South Padre Island Drive, adjacent to Nueces County Park #2. Mr. Utter stated that in response to the eighteen notices of the public hearing, one in favor and one in opposition had been returned and that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval. Mr. Utter explained that this is for a marina development and the Staff feels that it is excellent use of this particular property. inutes opecial Council Meeting March 7, 1984 Page 3 Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map and explained that it is a request for prezoning prior to annexation; the land is vacant at this time; but the Corporation has planned a marina for some time. He then showed slides of the area. Mayor Jones called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Gene Graham, representing the developers, stated that the plan to develop sixty acres for multi -family use such as townhouses, condominiums and some businesses. He stated that all of the easements are in tact; a Corps of Engineers' permit has been obtained; and they plan to begin development very soon. He stated that they plan to construct between 600 and 700 boat slips over the next three years. Mr. Utter informed the Council that the Padre Island Property Owners Association has submitted their approval in writing. Mr. Joe Shropshire stated that he owns several lots across Padre Island Drive from this location and he is concerned about protecting his own interests. He inquired as to why this zoning application is before the Council when the land has not even been annexed yet. Mayor Jones explained that property annexed to the City always is zoned "R -1B" and this applicant plans to annex and therefore would like to have the zoning established before the annexation proceedings. No one else spoke in regard to this zoning application. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Brown and passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their vote on the ordinance effecting the zoning change and it passed as follows: 2. ORDINANCE NO. 18113: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY, BY ADDING TO SECTION 31-5 SUBSECTION, 31-5.65, SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF SAID AREA OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BLOCKS 1, 2, AND 3, SECTION 18, PADRE ISLAND - CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Kennedy, absent at the time the vote was taken; and McComb, "absent". nutes .,pecial Council Meeting March 7, 1984 Page 4 3. Application No. 184-22, Central Power and Light Company: This application was withdrawn by the applicant by letter dated February 20, 1984. 4. Application No. 184-23T, Interest Diversification Group, Inc.: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory, Section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.64 setting forth a zoning classification of "R -1C" One -family Dwelling District on Lot 22, Section 5, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, when annexed to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, located approximately 1,300' west of S. Staples Street, south of Timbergate Drive. Mr. Utter explained that this is a prezoning request for "R -1C" zoning. He stated that in response to the twenty-six notices of the public hearing, one in favor from within the area of notification and one from outside the area of notification in favor were returned to the City Secretary's Office. He stated that both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend approval. Mayor Jones ascertained that no one in the audience wished to speak in regarding to this zoning application. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area and showed slides of the vicinity. Council Member Slavik stated that she objected to rushing through the zoning cases because she felt that they were very important. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance and it passed as follows: 4. ORDINANCE NO. 18114: AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY, BY ADDING TO SECTION 31-5 SUBSECTION, 31-5.64, SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF SAID AREA OF LAND DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 22, SECTION 5, FLOUR BLUFF AND ENCINAL FARM AND GARDEN TRACTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Guerrero, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; Kennedy, absent at the time the vote was taken; and McComb, "absent". .nutes .special Council Meeting March 7, 1984 Page 5 * Council Member Charles Kennedy arrived at the meeting at 7:30 pm. 5. Application No. 184-14T, Nueces Development Company: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend Article 31, Newly Annexed Territory, Section 31-5 by adding thereto one new subsection to be numbered 31-5.62 setting forth zoning classifications of "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Tract 2, (4.383± acres); "A-1" Apartment House District on Tract 1, (5.720± acres); and "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District on Tract 3, (3.969± acres) when annexed to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, located between F. M. 624 and the Nueces River, east of County Road 69, all tracts being out of Annex No. 1 to the Nueces River Irrigation Park. Assistant City Manager Utter stated that this this development company and it consists of three that there was no response to the six notices of Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommend zoning on Tracts 1 and 3 but denial of the requested in lieu thereof, that "A-1" Apartment House District is a prezoning request for tracts of land. He stated the public hearing and the approval of the requested "B-1" zoning on Tract 2 and be approved. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area and showed slides of the vicinity. Mayor Pro Tem Turner inquired if the applicant had agreed with the suggested "A-1" zoning, and Mr. Wenger stated that they had not. Mayor Pro Tem Turner then inquired about the planned egress and ingress to the property. Mr. Wenger explained that a collector's street will be installed adjacent to the bank extending from Highway 624 to the tract. He explained that the street cannot handle "B-1" zoning nor can it handle a great deal of other traffic. Mayor Jones invited the applicant to speak. Mr. Nixon Welsh, 5401 Vernon, stated that he is the engineer on the project and one of the owners as well. He referred to Tract 2 on which the Planning Staff and Planning Commission recommended different zoning from that requested. He explained the site and how they plan to develop it and stated that they want the "B-1" zoning primarily to serve the subdivision. He assured the Council that they would only install neighborhood types of businesses on this tract. He pointed out that their plans are similar to development in other areas of the City and presented copies of plats showing this. Mayor Pro Tem Turner pointed out that "B-1" and "B-4" zoning both exist quite near this location and made the observation that the plats approved for other areas of the City are not really similar to this situation because the "B-1" zoning is planned for an arterial street rather than a collector street. nutes opecial Council Meeting March 7, 1984 Page 6 Council Member Mendez commented that the proposal for "A-1" zoning as recommended by the Staff would provide a buffer between the existing business zoned property and the proposed residential property. Mr. Welsh pointed out that a 150 -foot wide Central Power & Light easement extending down the side of this tract is in existence and that easement could be used for parking. No one else spoke in regard to this application. A motion was made by Council Member Brown that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Kennedy. Mr. Utter pointed out that the power line easement referred to on the east side of this tract would provide parking to serve "A-1" apartment units. The motion to close the hearing passed unanimously. City Secretary Read polled the Council for their votes on the ordinance and it passed as follows: 5. AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 31, NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY, BY ADDING TO SECTION 31-5 SUBSECTION, 31-5.62, SETTING FORTH ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF SAID AREA OF LAND DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1, 2 AND 3, OUT OF ANNEX NO. 1 TO THE NUECES RIVER IRRIGATION PARK; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. The Charter Rule was suspended and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Jones, Turner, Berlanga, Brown, Kennedy, Mendez and Slavik voting, "Aye"; McComb, "absent". Mayor Jones asked Mr. Welsh when the facility on the T -Head would be completed and Mr. Welsh stated that they hoped to have it open by April 15 or May 1st. Mr. Utter stated that the gas station is open from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and informed Mr. Welsh that the Staff has asked the owner of the gas station to meet with them to resolve the question about the number of hours that it is open. Mr. Welsh assured the Council that he has nothing to do with this because his brother Ruben Welsh is in charge of the gas station. 6. Application No. 184-18, Mrs. Annie Blake Morgan Head: for a change in zoning from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "B-4" General Business District on Tracts lA and 1B and "A-2" Apartment House District on Tract 2, all tracts out of Lots 37, 44, and 45, Artemus R. Roberts Subdivision, located on the east side of McKinzie Road, approximately 250 feet south of Kingsbury Drive. nutes .pecial Council Meeting March 7, 1984 Page 7 Mr. Utter stated that in response to the twelve notices of the public hearing, one in favor and two in opposition had been returned and the Planning Staff and Planning Commission recommend some changes in the requested zoning as follows: (1) that "8-4" zoning be denied on Tracts lA and 18 and in lieu thereof, that "B-1" zoning be approved; (2) on Tract 2, denial of "A-2" Apartment House District on the east half of Tract 2 and in lieu thereof, that "A-1" Apartment House District be approved; and (3) approval of "A-2" zoning on the remainder of Tract 2. Mr. Wenger located the area on the zoning and land use map, described the land use in the surrounding area, and showed slides of the vicinity. Mr. Utter informed the Council that the applicant has indicated that he will accept the recommended zoning. Mr. Hayden Head, representing the property owner, stated that they had asked for "B-4" zoning on the advise of their planner, but they are quite satisfied with "B-1" zoning and stated that they do concur with the Staff and Planning Commission recommendation. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that the hearing be closed, seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously. Mr. Wenger stated that the ordinance effecting this zoning change will be on the agenda next week. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner that Council concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Planning Staff and grant the zoning of "B-1" on Tracts lA and 1B, "A-1" on the east half of Tract 2 and "A-2" on the remainder of Tract 2. The motion was seconded by Council Member Mendez and passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Mayor Pro Tem Turner, seconded by Council Member Guerrero and passed unanimously, the Special Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m., March 7, 1984. DZ/rr